davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
Morning journal and courier., 1887-03-01

Court of Common Pleas-Judge Stud
 ley-The Legal Status of the G ame of
 ssSet-Back''-A Curious and Interest
 ing Case.
 Judge Studley has decided the legal status of the game of ''set-back' by deciding the case of Wm. T. Keenen vs. Stephen P. Ragen in favor of the defendant. This suit involved only $15, but was of interest because it de- fines the liability of persons contracting 8 bill while playing game of chance. The plaintiff who keeps saloon at 2S9 Water street, sued MT. Ragen, brakeman in the employ of the Consolidated railroad compa- ny, to recover a liquor bill amounting to about $15. The case was first tried before Hobart L. Hotchkiss, justice of the peace last summer. Lawyer John c. Gallagher, who appeared for the defendant, maintained that as at least half of the drinks were or dered as the result of many games of ''set- back" in which the plaintiff or his barkeeper played and for which the defendant was 'sstuck," the debt was the result of a gam bling contract and therefore not collectable by suit. Lawyer Harry w. Asher, who ap- peaIed for MT. Keenan, replied that his eli ent's account should be presumed legal until it had been proved to the contrary and that unless the defendant could separate the items which were for 'fset-back" from those charged for beer and cigars that were not played for, his defense ought not to avail him. To this Lawyer Gallagher answered that as his client had not kept the account he ought not to be required to audit it or correct it, and that the burden of proof was upon the plaintiff to separate the illegal items from she legal items if there were any. The account was so kept that the plaintiff was unable to do this. Justice Hotchkiss de- cided for the plaintiff and the defendant ap- pealed. The case was retried in January be- fore Judge Studley, who reversed Justice Hotchkiss' decision and rendered judgment for the defendant to recover $25.s1 costs. The case has created good deal of interest among the younger members of the legel fraternity and also among the employees of the railroad company
Morning journal and courier., 1887-03-01
A CITIZENS COMPLAINT.

The Lonely and Disappointing Vigils
 of Two of the ssFinest'' in an Un-
 pIastered Garret for About Five
 Hours.
 To the Editor of the JOURNAL COURIER:
 I venture to ask for space in your columns because feel sure that you naturally, and as far as you can do so, reflect to certain ex- tent the feeling of your reading public. I may also say that part of New Haven's taxpaying body the proprietors of your news paper are undoubtedly largely interested in the welware of the police department. This department we citizens are led to believe is run on business principles, politics are es- chewed among it's offieials.and the men who don the blue and swing their clubs are pop ularly supposed to follow only the dictates of duty. This duty is, of course, pointed out to them by their superiors.
 Last Sunday, however, I saw something which led me to believe that the police de- partment was simply bureau for fostering private revenge. At o'clock two police officers, Orr and Collett, sauntered off in the direction of West bridge. Retracing their steps they paused to admire poor lit tie frame building in the course of erection on West street. They stopped to talk to MT. l1S sonally. The trio. talked and talked. Finally MT. Early talked the officers into his unfin- ished attic. This was at o'clock in the morning and they did not leave their perch under the caves until 12:45.
 Now I respectfully submit that these off cers, the servants of the public, wasted four hours and forty minutes of time belonging to the public. To such 8 pass, indeed, has it come that two ab1e-bodied men can be spared from their proper duties of protecting lives and property.
 The object of the two officers was we'll known and understood in the neighborhood They were laid away in the early garret in order to observe how many people passed in and out of neighboring saloon. But the saloon was closed and had been on Sundays for months, yes years, and when the officers began a self-imposed vigil it's proprietor was safely away at church.
 When the officers did leave the building they naturally looked for their friend Early To their surprise they found him on the saloon corner indulging in Sunday smoke. The officers were much chagrined, and one of them reprimanded MT. Early. Eff you intend to do work for us Early you'd better give US a better tip than that. We don't want to sit in a new-plastered garret four hours for nothing." Such was the song of the disap- pointed pair.
 It seems to me, MT. Editor, that the atten- tion of the police commissioners should be called to these patrolmen. Acting on advice as mentioned they wasted half of working day. If such conduct is part of the duties of New Haven policeman is it not about time that Fublic attention was called to what may justly be called "evil of the spotting system,'; CITIZEN.
Morning journal and courier., 1887-03-01
Bfrmln Eh ana

BIRMINGHAM, Feb. 29.-Mr. J. 0. Platt, et Derby, while shoveling the snow off his kitchen roof Saturday evening fell and broke his hip bone.
 The funeral of James Coss, who died In the New Haven hospital, took place Sunday af ternoon and was largely attended.
 Mr. Hill led the services at the uptown Derby chapel Sunday afternoon. There will be an entertainment at the chapel on Thurs day evening of this week, consisting of music and recitations.
 The Turner's celebrated their tenth ami versary Monday night st their club room The entertainment consisted of speeches dancing and general jollifcation. The hall was nicely decorated for the occasion.
 Friends of Mr. and Mrs. J. R. Johnson will be pleased to know that they are much better
Morning journal and courier., 1887-03-01
AYALuARLE ALRUM.

A Little Boy Identifies a Horse Thief
 by a Picture in Chief BoIlman's Al
 bum of ssReGues ',-A Bridgeport
 Team.
 Chief Bollman yesterday morning received word from the sheriff at Stockbridge, Mass, that the team of horses of which the chief had sent out description, had been found there. The team belonged to James H. French, a liveryman of Bridgeport. They were taken from the livery stable on the 18th instant, and not being returned MT. French with his little boy conferred with Chief Bollman, of this city. From the de- scription the chief thought the thief was Charles Hawkins, whose right name is David Carey, and who is the only professional horse thief New Haven has. The chief brought out his portrait album of "rogues. '' The boy quickly exclaimed that a certain picture was that of the thief. It was the likeness of Hawkins. Hawkins has 6 wife and child residing in this city. Since. Chief Bollman assumed his present duties he has been preserving the pictures of criminals. His scheme has been success, for by means of it he has been able to identify good many rogues.
Morning journal and courier., 1887-03-01
NEW HAVEN BORN.

Death of Andrew J. CadWell-A Vet-
 erau of The War.
 MT. Andrew J. Caldwell, who died in Som CTS, this State, on Saturday last, at the age of ifty-three years, was well known in this city, where he was born. He was veteran fireman, having served many years with the Phoenix No. 5. He was at the great fire en State street at the foot of Elm, in a danger ous position, when the roof fell in, killing Bevil Sperry, member of the same com pany. He enlisted early in the war in the Third Connecticut three months troops and went through the battle of Bull Run and other engagements. He afterwards enlisted for three years in the old Sixth Connecticut infantry under Colonel John L. Chatfeld, and served till the final muster out of the regiment. He has been sick for over a year with pulmonary trouble and stone can. cer, and has been confined to his bed for the past seven months. Ills leaves . wife, who was Miss Rood of this city. He was broth CT of 0. K. Caldwell, who keeps an art store on Crown street.
Morning journal and courier., 1887-03-01
AT YALE.

Happenings on the Yale Campus Bishop Huntington Lectures tn Dwight Hall Last Eveniag-The
 Freshmen Elect a Captain. The annual News supper will be held at Redcliffe's next Friday evening. The senior promenade committee have elected from their number MT. Thomas chair man and MT. Porter floor manager.
 In the military science course of lectures yesterday afternoon Lieut.. w. L. Gilbert, U. s. Engineers, spoke on "Armies, their organ ization and equipment and tactics" The lecture proved very valuable and was much enjoyed by all.
 Dwight Hall was crowded with students last evening to listen to the Rt. Rev. F. F. Huntington, D.D., bishop of central New York, on Reality in the Christian revela- tion and life." MT. Huntington is one of the finest speakers the college has listened to and was greatly appreciated last evening for his eloquent sermon.
 The freshman base ball nine has at length elected permanent captain in place of Cap tain Spencer, who has resigned. MT. Strait was the lucky man and he intends to put the men into immediate training. The team should have commenced regular training 8 month ago, but owing to negligence this val uable time has been wasted.
 Waite '87 has been elected chairman of the new board of Yale News editors and Stagg '88 has been elected financial editor.
Morning journal and courier., 1887-03-01
The Horse 0uard.

The Second company Governors Horse Guard have received through Lieut.. Luzerne Ludington fine portraint, handsomely framed, of the late Captain Chidsey, of East Haven, a gift to the company from Mr.F. A. Bowman, the photographer. Captain Chidsey was one of East Haven's most respected men and his memory is warmly cherished by the guard with whom he was long identified. The portrait will be added to the collection of portraits of past officers on the company E room walls
Morning journal and courier., 1887-03-01
CratefuI word Of Tribute.

To the Editor of the JOURNAL AND COURIER:
 On this day when Mrs. Hubbard, the wife of Professor Hubbard of Dartmouth college, is gathered to her fathers in our old cemetery, an alumnus of Dartmouth desires to give ex- pression to his long cherished, grateful ap- preciation of Mrs. Hubbard's unwearied care of homeless classmate during his long and final sickness '57.
Morning journal and courier., 1887-03-01
TO FEMALE

Ine special diseases to which females subject are treated with perfect success by Dr. Lyon. The doctor has made those diseases special study for over third of a century, and his success has been as gratifying as it has been complete. Therefore all ladies suffering from any diseases incidental to their sex will find in Dr. Lyon true friend and Skilled physician and one who is competent to treat all those diseases and effect permanent cures in the shortest possible time
Morning journal and courier., 1887-03-01
Prospect.

A smaller number than usual attended the Ladies' society last Thursday evening. The entertainment consisted of dialogues, recita- tions, readings, vocal and instrumental mu- sic. All the actors acquitted themselves creditably. The receipts were $8.75.
 The snow storm of last Saturday was short and very severe, the snow being about foot deep on a level Rain set in about dark, the crust keeping the snow from drift ing.
Morning journal and courier., 1887-03-01
Lawsuits for Alleged Islander.

Timothy J. O'Connen and wife Annie O'Connell, have had papers served in two suits for alleged islander. One is against Acting Roundsmsn Dennehy of the precinct the other against William Dowd and wife et Hamilton street. The plaintiffs allege that the defendants have made remarks deregato- ry to their reputation and they therefore de- sire reparation. Constable Bree has at tached property of MT. and Mrs. Dowd tc the amount of $1 ,00O and property of Office, Dennehy's amounting to $500. H. D. Rus. sell is the attorney for the plaintiffs. Personal From MT. Robert Hiliiard. To the Editor of the JOURNAL AND COURIER:
 Dear sir-It is with no little annoyance that learn by the press ot this oity that have the honor of being graduate of Yale college.
 Not desiring to sail under false colors, be they ever so f1attering, trust you will be courteous enou sh to give me this opportuni- ty to publicly deny through the columns of your paper the report and assure your read CTS that it never emanated from
 Yours respectfully,
 ROBERT BILLIARD,
 of Mckee Rankin s Company.
Morning journal and courier., 1887-03-01

Great Success attends the sale of James Pyle's New Washing Compound, Pear line. This is not surprising, as it has been demonstrated from actual experience that it is absolutely harmless to the most delicate fabric, while it is great economizer of labor, time and soap.
 mar ,d1t wit mar
Morning journal and courier., 1887-03-01
Financial.
Generally weak and Heavy-Prfces Take a Drop and Lewer all Around at the CI0Se.

NEW YORK, Feb. 23. During the forenoon the stock market was weak and heavy. It opened 1 to # lower for majority of the list and with fluctuations sagged until noon, at which time the decline ranged from A to IA per cent The greatest decline fin the stocks usually inactive while the leading stocks did not in any case decline over A per cent The sales to noon amounted to 127, 900 shares. St. Paul, West ern Union, Reading and few others of the leaders absorbed most of the speculative interest The market was very dull after midday, but prices were somewhat firmer. The decline of the mern- ing was only partly recovered, however. and with few exceptions values at the close showed declines ranging from A to per cent. There was no news in circulation calculated to affect the market The sales for the day amounted ts 1000 shares.
 Money closed at s11 per cent. The highest rate was and the lowest 3f.
 Exchange closed steady and easier. Posted rates 4s514a4 s53z.
 Governments closed steady.
 Closing prices reported over he private wires o1 BUNNELL & SCRANTON. Bankers and Broker s
Morning journal and courier., 1887-03-01

When Baby was sick, we gave her CAsT0RIA,
 When she was Child, she cried for CASTORIA, When she became Miss she clung to CASTORIA, When she had Children, she gave them CAST0RIA
Morning journal and courier., 1887-03-01
City Court - Criminal Side Judge
 Deming.

John Carney, violating Sunday liquor law, $50, appealed; Michael L. Reynolds, same, s1OO and 30 days in jail; Michael J. Hickey, assault with intent to kill, to March '; Pat rick Cody, cruelty to animals, SIC; Edward J. Slattery, breach of the peace, judgment suspended same, resisting officer, $5; Syl- vester Welch, same, $10; James Clancy, gan and Henry Miller, same, $1; Kara Guns burg, same. $5.
Morning journal and courier., 1887-03-01

DR. W. A. CocHRANE says: I used 'Digestylin' in case of acute dyspepsia and it acted like 8 charm
 Sold by all druggists $1 per bottle, or W. r. Kid der Co.,, manufacturing chemists, 63 John street, Nay Vorly
Morning journal and courier., 1887-03-01
TO MALES

Who are suffering from the errors of youth, los manhood, etc., and find themselves weakened and debil1tated, and also those suffering from venerea diseases; Dr. Lyon will prove to you that he CAN @ho WILL CORE YOU. Hundreds of advertise ments appear in papers with statements of marvel. ous cures winch TEMPT MANY TO SEND FOR SOME WORTHLESS MEDICINES which not only FA11. OF AT. FoRDINe THE RELIEF DESIRED but also RUIN THE PATIENTS CONSTITUTION. Do not trust your self to those leeches who prey upon the unfortunate but call at once on the doctor and you will never re, gret it.
Morning journal and courier., 1887-03-01

He has successfully treated more cases of Sperma- torhoea, Seminal Weakness and all Diseases of tn Generative Organs than any other physician living and his experience and skill avail in every instance in restoring the sufferer to sound health and spirits Hundreds of letters from grateful patients can b. seen at the doctors office Dr. Lyon has discovered remedy which fig cer. tain curefor Dumb Ague, Chills and Fever and AL Malarial Complaints.
 All letters sent to the Doctor will be confidential ly attended to, and in NO CASE shall confidence be ABUSED. Write, if you do not call in person describing your symptoms and duration of the dis ease, and medicines appropriate to your case will be ssnt to your address any address you desire by express in packages secure from observation. Consultation, advice and mediciue given for ons dollar or more, according to the severity and n a ture of the case.
 Office hours 9a. to p. m. Open Sunday evenings.
Morning journal and courier., 1887-03-01
M WnHfH

Pearls White Glycerine makes the skin clear
 pure soft and white is harmless and delightful te use and at effective. Throw away your cos l CIvcerine ma1eod3t
Morning journal and courier., 1887-03-01

Chicago Grain and Provision Market, Closing quotations Reported over Private Wires
 to Edwin Rowe a Co.,, Commissios Mer.
 chants, 4oS New York Produce ExchaaEe New York. The following shows the quotations at P M (Chicago timel for the pasr three days.
Morning journal and courier., 1887-03-01
To Young Mothers

Mrs. Mary Blair Moody, M. D., of Fail Haven Heights, recently of Buffalo, N. Y-, will give parlor lecture to young mothers and others at GA Whalley avenue, Wednes day, March 2d, at Il a. m. Subject, Infan. cy.
Morning journal and courier., 1887-03-01
MALoNEY NOT CAUGHT YET.

Thomas Maloney, who fought with Michael J. Hickey on West Water street about two weeks ago over a notorious female character, has not been found. Both are charged with an assault with intent to kill. The cases came up yesterday in the City Court. Hickey is in the custody of the authorities and was present. Maloney was not, so the cases were continuAd for week
Morning journal and courier., 1887-03-01
Court Notes.

The Superior court, civil side, will come in tomorrow morning at ten o'clock, Judge heard is that of Chadeayne vs. Robinson.
 HEAVY DOSE.
 Michael L. Reynolds, who keeps saloon at 3S Greene street, was fined $10O and sen fenced to jail for thirty days by Judge Dem ing yesterday for violating the Sunday liquor law on February 20. Reynolds said he was sick on that day. Officers Meigs and Lanni- gan swore they found ten men in the bar room. Some glasses of liquor stood on the bar. The bartender was behind the bar
Morning journal and courier., 1887-03-01
THE USUAL FINE.

John Carney, who keeps a saloon at 431 Grand avenue, was fined $50 and costs for violating the Sunday liquor law yesterday He appealed. Officers Meigs and Lannigan testified to seeing four men come out of a back entrance to the cellar Sunday night and saw light in there. MT. Carney said there xuara m man in
Morning journal and courier., 1887-03-01
March |, 1887
TraueIers' 0ntde.
NEW HAVEN STEAMBOAT co.

NEW I1A v CN S1 LdMDUA1 OOs Daily fer New York-Farc $I, 1ncluas ing berth-EXcUr rsfOn Tickets $1 s6O. Steamer CONTINENTAL, Capt. FL. Peck, leaves NeWHaven 12 o'clock p.nn, Sunday excepted. Stats rooms sold st Peck & Bishops, and at K1ocks Drug Store. Steamer ELM CITY, Captain Stevens, leaves New Haven at 1915 @. m. Sundays excepted. From New York-The CONTINENTAL leaves Peck Slip at p. m., and the ELM CITY at il night
 Sunday Boat for N.York-Steamer NEW HAVEN at lo:30 D. n Staterooms sold al the Elliott House Free stage from Ins. Building 9 D. m Tickets so!o ana baggage checked thro to PhiIadelphfa (vla both routes), Baltimore anc Washington
 JAMES H. WARD, Agent. Starin's New Haven TranspOrta.
 ton Line.
 Every Day Except Saturday rxG@A Leave New Haven from stsrtn,. .sllssis3zzszzz6Dock. at 1915 o'clock D. m Tbe JOHN H. STARIN, Captain McA lister every sl,,- day, Tuesday and Thursday The ERAsTTIa CORNING, Captain SPoor, every Monday Wednss day and Friday. Returning, leave New YorI from Pier 18 foot of CourtIand street at on m, the Starin every onday, Wednesday and Friday the Corning every Sunday, Tuesday and Thursday The only Sunday night boat from New York. Fare, with berth in cabin, $1; stateroom Sf Ex. curson tickets $1.5O, N Free Stage leaves the depot on arrival of Hart ford train, and from corner Church and Chane streets every half hour, commencing at 8:3O o'clock p. SA Tickets and Staterooms he purchased of the Downes News Co.,, 869 Chapel street Peck S Risbon fe2 Chapel street, and at the Toutne Hotel o. RI. CONKLIN, Agent
Morning journal and courier., 1887-03-01
REDUCTION RATES. ALLAN R0YAl NAH STFbMSHIpc

s@NKEEa RoyaI MalI Steamships sail every week sskas4. from Glasgow to Boston via I.ond0ndarrX The only direct route from Scotland and North os Ireland Ire to the New England States Intermediate. 70; steerage, $l4. Fortnightly saings between 5o[Ilaha ana Liverpool. via Halifax and London. derry Cabin $50 to S75; intermediate, $3O steer. age, Sl5 Passengers leave Boston SEQ a. m train on gay or sailing. Apply to H. & A. ALLAN, Aeents 734 Chapel st. '' anu
Morning journal and courier., 1887-03-01
AN OFFICER USES A CLUB.

Sylvester Welch resides in Fair Haven Three or four years ago he drove team vio- lently into Chief Hendricks carriage badly injuring the chief. Welch attempted to es- cape, but was caught by Detective Brewer. Early Sunday morning he got almost blind drunk. Officer McKeon found him following a woman about 3:30 o'clock that morning, and misdirecting her. The officer arrested him. He had to use his club, Welch resist ed so strenuously. Judge Deming gave him good dose in fine of $10
Morning journal and courier., 1887-03-01
Rat1rnads.
New York, New Haven & Hart.
 HoHd R R Nnv Q0 1884

New York, New Haven & Hart.
 ford R. R., Nov. 22, 1886. 20. SEW !ssiZ s.seRs Mepdsy
 lor !1s so ao so ss sa stsn s1s
 Rasm R7er w e sS
 .s:ss. 1o:i5 p m., Sundays, :s:5s. .4:4o, 500 a. wAsR1NaToS fS5 s'gS SfsaT EXPRESS yi1 RARLEa +
 fa4 E. % aa5y ana steRs gfs FOB SosToE s ~ yA X 7a s,7 :ss night roR sqRss Ros6s VA nsh sRR +ss Tosb6a m AND pRo .4;oo p: m: Fast Express, Sundays sl:soa IF. t12:25 noon Newport Express trains f1o:3o G. FoR R BosToR 5s;So R, 4fA VI HARTFORD AND N. aN 1 FOB ; R6sToN 5 yis Ar T Line 1sa a:d N: :YsN.ERR sos 2. m., l;2o D. na., "5.o5 p. m. fast express | FOR HlRTFoRD, SPRINGFIELD AND ABERDEEN, ETC.'I21s nies1s, 1 .1:os night, .s:so a. n to .e:ss, Sis, s;45 p. m. Sundays .1:os night. FOR sEw IoN16bN' Ero-.1:so night, SOS,
 way to Gaford goes no itsers ss spndaRs l t12:25 noon, '1;s0 night. l town, Willimantic. Etc-Leave New Haven for
 all % stations ti at sos 20 +5;os s;15 Sun.
 conn Ssilsy R. and at V siSwR %itR Ssn s ;+s Y;SE ,st E and \. [ 2 \. R; R, at Turnerviile
 
 70. M. SHEPARD. General superintendent. Ge d % | sExpress trains.
 fLocal Express.
 l New Haven & &NOrthampron R. R. Trains leave New Haven at 7:15 and 11:O4 a. m., and AGO m. for North Adams, Turner's Falls, Williamsburg, Holyoke and New Hartford, and in- termediate points. At 625 D. m for Williamsburg and points this side.
 l Trains arrive from William sburg at s:17 a. na, ana frs NGffh t Adams dams at Is M 5 t59 and Sss m EDWARD A. RAY, G. T. A. l New Haven, February IS, 1887. New Haven and Derby Railroad. Train Arrangement commencing June IA. 1Ss6 LEAVE NEW HAVEN At zoo and 952 1:2o. 3:2o, 5:45. 7:05 p. m Saturdays at 11:0o D. LEAVE ANSONIA
 At 6:S5 9:eo and 11:40 a. n. 1GO. 3:20 and 6:45 D. m Connections are made at Ansenia with passenger trains of the Naugatuck railroad and at New Haven with the principal trains of other roads centerns there. E. 8. OUTWARD, Sup't. New Haven, June IA. lsss. Naugatuek Railroa0. 1 COMMENCING DEC. 90th, 1886. trains leave this road at
 l zoo a. m-Connectng at Ansonia with passenge train for Waterbury, Litchfeld and Win s:52 8. m--Through car for Waterbury, Watertown, Litchhefd, winsted. s:15 p. m-.Connecting at Ansonia with passenge, train for Waterbury and Watertown. 6:45 p. .m.-Through car for Waterbury, Watertown, Ltchfeld, Winsted. 7:05 P. m.-Connecting at Ansonia for Waterbury. FOR NEW HAVEN-Trains leave Wtnsted: 7:13 l TRAINS LEAVE WATERBERY-At 5:3o a. m. e:26 a. m., through car, 1o:50 a. m. 2:4a p. m. GEORGE W. BEACH supt. Bridgeport, Dec. IS, 1886.
Morning journal and courier., 1887-03-01
ghe 1nmrna1 and Courier.
Tuesday, March I, 1887.

DELIVERED BY CARRIERS IN THE CTTY, b CENTS A WEEK, 50 CENTS A MONTH, $6.00 A YEAR. THE SAME TERMS By MAIL.